"The United States is decimating the radical Iranian regime's military in a way the world has never seen before, Hegseth told reporters. He said Iranian ballistic missile production capacity had been functionally defeated and that their leaders were cowering underground, because that's what rats do."
"Analysts such as the independent Institute for the Study of War have confirmed mass damage to Iranian military infrastructure using commercial satellite imagery, including through strikes on missile complexes and air and navy bases. Nevertheless, attacks by Iran continue."
"In fact, some of Iran's most senior leaders including the president, Masoud Pezeshkian; the security chief, Ali Larijani; and the foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi were today seen on video marching through Tehran for the annual Quds Day rally."
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at a Pentagon press conference that the US-Israeli military campaign has achieved unprecedented success against Iran, claiming the Iranian military has been decimated with over 15,000 targets hit. Hegseth stated Iran's air force, navy, and missile defense are non-functional, and ballistic missile production capacity is defeated. However, video evidence shows senior Iranian leaders including President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly marching in Tehran for Quds Day. Despite these claims, Iranian forces continue launching missiles and drones against US installations and Israel. Independent analysts confirm significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure through satellite imagery, though Hegseth's claims about Iranian leadership being underground lack verification. A US military investigation is underway regarding an airstrike on an Iranian girls' school that killed at least 175 people.
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